Bring your ER expertise to a role where every conversation counts, supporting leaders to navigate workplace matters with confidence, fairness and care.

Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CESL) is seeking two Employee Relations Coordinators to join our People and Culture function within the Employee Relations, Health and Safety team. This is an exciting full-time, 6-month fixed-term opportunity reporting to the Employee Relations, Health and Safety Lead.

In these hands-on ER roles, you will provide timely, practical and high-quality employee relations and industrial relations support to school leaders across CESL. You will help manage workplace matters, interpret enterprise agreements and legislation, support case management and contribute to fair, compliant and positive outcomes for Catholic school communities.

The Position

• Title: Employee Relations Coordinator
• Classification: CEO Administration Level 4 under the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022
• FTE: Full time
• Employment Status: 6-month fixed-term appointment
• Location: Bendigo, Wangaratta or Tatura
• Potential Start Date: As soon as practicable

About The CESL Office

The CESL Office Team comprises close to 150 employees working across seven key functional areas, supporting more than 50 schools and early childhood centres within the Sandhurst Diocese. We are a supportive and friendly team committed to working collaboratively with our schools to achieve the best outcomes possible for our students, with office locations in Bendigo, Wangaratta and Tatura.

About You

• You bring experience in human resources, employee relations or industrial relations, with confidence interpreting enterprise agreements, awards, legislation and organisational policies.
• You are a practical and trusted advisor who can support leaders through workplace matters, performance concerns, grievances, change processes and sensitive employee issues.
• You communicate clearly and respectfully, exercise sound judgement, and maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling complex or sensitive matters.
• You are organised, responsive and comfortable working with competing priorities, accurate documentation and time-sensitive case management.
• You are committed to Catholic education, child safety, inclusion and working in a way that reflects dignity, fairness, respect and care.

What We Offer You

• Flexible and hybrid working options, subject to role requirements.
• Competitive benefits, growth opportunities and a supportive work environment.
• An opportunity to work from Bendigo, Wangaratta or Tatura.
• Generous leave provisions for more quality time with family.
• Competitive remuneration plus superannuation.
• Salary packaging options available.
• Dedicated support and a collaborative, supportive team.
• Career progression and growth opportunities.

Magnify Sandhurst

In 2025, a diocesan first, a comprehensive and exciting new learning and teaching program was simultaneously launched across more than 50 Catholic schools in the Sandhurst Diocese.

Magnify Sandhurst will be introduced across 2025 to 2027, with each phase designed to bring measurable improvements in each learning environment. The program is set to transform learning for students through more specific and explicit teaching practices, bringing greater consistency and a more predictable and effective education experience for all students.

Magnify Sandhurst combines evidence-based practices in teaching and learning to support each student’s unique needs, strengths and goals, focusing on strengthening core areas such as literacy and numeracy, building supportive classroom environments and integrating Catholic values in daily learning.

Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CESL)

CESL governs more than 50 schools and early childhood learning centres across Central and North Eastern Victoria, in large regional centres and small vibrant townships. As we Magnify Sandhurst with a special focus on learner growth, teacher professional development and healthy and well communities, we are committed to working in partnership with leaders, students and families, providing innovation and excellence inspired by the Catholic story.

We feature large regional centres of Bendigo, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Shepparton and Echuca, as well as many smaller communities where making people feel welcome is a speciality. Our motto is ‘Every Student, Every Teacher, Every School, Every Day’.

Child Safeguarding Statement for Applicants

Adhering and complying with CESL’s child safety expectations, policies and commitments is essential for every CESL role, as all staff play a vital part in upholding and promoting a child-safe culture.

All applicants are encouraged to review the Catholic Education Office Sandhurst Child Safeguarding information prior to submitting their application.

Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety

CESL embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

Applications

Applications Close: 7 July, 2026

Please ensure your application includes a cover letter, resume and a document addressing the Key Selection Criteria within the Position Description.

If you are interested in learning more about Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd or registering for future opportunities please visit our website here. For application assistance, please review our application guide here.